Women's Issues Therapists in Chicago, IL

Are you functional, even successful on the outside but deal with insecurities and worry that your problems are interfering with your work or relationships? You might have lingering impacts from things that happened in childhood or in toxic relationships. Most of my clients are women who are overthinkers and people- pleasers and suffer from being very self-critical. I think of our work as "recovery from everything." The positive coping skills we work on are quite similar no matter what has caused you such high levels of anxiety.

Have you ever felt lost amidst the intricate twists and arduous challenges that life throws at you? If you're seeking solace to navigate through depression, anxiety, or trauma, I'm here to offer my support and guidance. Therapy involves embracing self-care practices to nurture personal growth, healing, learning, and the journey toward self-actualization. I've had the opportunity to assist clients through various challenges, including personal growth, navigating life transitions, addressing childhood wounds, understanding dysfunctional patterns, managing anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse.

My ideal client is one who is open and curious. Their issues, needs and goals may vary or evolve over time, but the primary objective is to work collaboratively to explore any conscious or unconscious thoughts and feelings that may gain better insight into behaviors, patterns and/or relational concerns. Our work will create a space that is nurturing, safe and secure. This means being able to speak freely, without judgment or fear of being unheard or unseen. This can be uncomfortable for some, having to be vulnerable. My goal is to provide a safety net to help individuals as they lean into vulnerability to create a path of healing.

Women's issues, relationship issues, and pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum issues! Are you anxiously feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders? Experiencing sadness due to constantly taking care of others, but neglecting yourself. Are you tired of silencing your voice even when you yearn to be heard? Do you find yourself staring into the mirror, asking yourself one of life's most profound question, "Who am I?"

I have worked with families and individuals for the past 20+ years helping them with child and family issues. As a psychotherapist, I work with those in all phases of life to help them better understand themselves and feel more balanced, healthy and confident. I focus on helping people through periods of transition from dating, marriage and children to divorce, illness and bereavement as well as women's issues as dictated by different life stages. My other areas of experience include career transitions, adaptation to today's changing job market and developing interviewing skills. I also specialize in grief therapy.

Beginning therapy can feel difficult or come with a lot of unknown. That's why it is an honor for me to work with my clients and foster a space that is non-judgmental, warm, safe, and collaborative. I work with individuals who may want to explore topics like anxiety, emerging adulthood, experiencing life transitions, women's issues, those transitioning to a life with Type I diabetes, identify development, relationship (familial, friendship, romantic etc.) challenges and more.

Dr. Haneen Efein is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who earned her bachelor's degree with honors from DePaul University in Chicago, Il, and her PsyD from Adler University. She completed her predoctoral internship with Adler Community Health Services with a specialization in primary care psychology, and her postdoctoral fellowship with Diamond Headache Clinic at St. Joseph Medical Center. "It takes a lot of courage to begin therapy. If you are here and considering beginning treatment, congratulations on taking the biggest step of all!

I am honored to accompany people on the very personal journey of growth & healing. Life is not easy; it takes courage to share your vulnerabilities in order to unpack hurt, identify inner strengths, and create solutions towards change. My first step is to truly understand your experiences, your perspective on the world, and the unique intersecting identities you bring into the therapeutic space so that I may offer insights or strategies specific to your situation & personality. I frequently treat self-esteem, shame, identity or relationship concerns, women's issues, codependency, and those with a history of abuse or family violence.

To schedule sessions, please book a call with our Client Care Coordinator here: www.calendly.com/adminccbh Starting this process can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Using warmth, empathy, direct feedback and skill building I can help you more fully understand yourself and your relationships and therefore feel empowered to start living the life you want to live. I firmly believe that healing comes from exploring how our past experiences have affected the ways in which we interpret and interact with our world in the present.

Ready to make some changes? Asking for help can be tough, especially when you're used to being strong and independent. Therapy is a great way to learn more about yourself, grow, and work toward making positive changes in your life. I specialize in women's issues, particularly those struggling with stress and anxiety and women navigating the postpartum season and early years of motherhood. If you're ready to understand what's holding you back, set healthier boundaries, improve your relationships, and discover new ways to cope with challenges, then you're moving in the right direction.

I work with individuals, couples, and families struggling with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addiction issues (substance abuse), troubled teens, school failure, LGBTQ+, and trauma and identity issues. As a lifelong allied and friend to the LGBTQ+ community, I work very hard to remain current to concerns that are specific to marginalized communities. I tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique needs. I will work with you to think outside of the box and build strength through our therapeutic relationship.

Heather Schultz, LCSW, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds overcome anxiety, depression, women's issues, weight loss struggles, and specializes in parent issues, including fostering and adopting.

My goal is to empower my clients, providing them with support to gain confidence, power, trust in themselves and make it through obstacles and struggles they may encounter. In addition I will provide them with the tools needed to have the strength to move ahead, succeed and cope with the many challenges in their lives.

Have you felt invisible, misunderstood, and tired of showing up for everyone else? Maybe you've reached out and haven't found someone to lean on or trust. Have you gone to coping mechanisms like eating disorders or drinking to find a sense of control? Are you having relational issues in your family, with friends, or with your partner? Have you experienced seasons of anxiety or depression? Have you ever been exposed to or experienced sexism or spiritual abuse? Are you experiencing betrayal trauma from your partner because of sex addiction? If any of these resonate with you, I'd love to meet you.

Entering an intimate space with yourself is no easy task. But with the help of someone you trust, it makes the journey a bit easier to embrace. It is my belief that my job as a therapist is to help my clients connect the dots within their lives to enhance their mental health. This is done by unpacking, exploring and examining roadblocks from our past that are preventing us from being present in the present. This type of awareness helps to foster continual growth & grants access to understanding the story behind our behaviors.

I do my best work with adults across the life span experiencing emotional distress. I have a special interest in life transitions, women's issues, and maternal mental health. I believe that your physical and emotional health are intimately intertwined. I am passionate about the mind body connection. I am a firm believer in the therapeutic relationship being a powerful agent of change. I work hard to foster an open and collaborative environment in the therapy room.

Guided by my passion for healing through creativity & understanding, I'm a dedicated therapist poised to empower you on your unique journey. I offer a safe & affirming space for individuals & couples from all walks of life. My clients come to me looking to tackle women's issues, depression, anxiety, perinatal/postpartum mood & anxiety disorders, sexuality, intimacy & libido issues, grief, gender, loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ exploration, relationship challenges, & more. My mission is to help you navigate life's twists & turns, weaving a path to well-being that's uniquely yours.

Life is full of unexpected challenges, therapy can be beneficial in providing support for those challenges, as well as improving the quality of your life and relationships. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and supportive. I will work to help you create a life that you look forward to living. I strive to assist you in learning effective tools to achieve your goals, as well as find meaningful change, self-understanding, and acceptance. I will work with you to help promote self-awareness, identify patterns, and initiate the process of change. Everyone can use a little extra support now and then. I am here to help.

My goal is to create a safe space that allows each individual to feel supported, comfortable, and heard. I believe in the importance of meeting each client where they are, increasing self-awareness, identifying strengths, and working alongside each client towards their treatment goals. I use an empathetic and positive, client-centered approach. My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief & loss, life transitions, motherhood, women's issues, perinatal/postpartum mental health, and school issues. I also enjoy working with couples, and I am Level 1 Gotten trained.